The Vibe: At Rainforest Adventure Camps, we believe in the power of play. We are a community-focused non-profit dedicated to further developing participants’ resilience, empathy, and independence in a fun and peaceful setting. If you are an outgoing, high-energy leader who loves the water and the woods, we want to meet you!
Who You Are: You are a "people person" through and through. You’re the one who anticipates the needs of your team and stays patient and kind even when the weather isn't perfect. Y​ou are kind, calm, patient, creative, efficient, reliable, dedicated, take initiative, and​ love to build relationships and community. We are looking for experienced camp, child care, and outdoor recreation professionals that wish to make a positive impact in the community.
A Natural Leader: You have experience actively leading large groups of kids ages 5-12 in a recreational setting professionally for a minimum​​​ ​o​f​​ 900 ​hours. Ideally, you have also led other staff​ and volunteers as well.
Safety-First: You’re a pro at managing groups near water (lakes and pools), and ensuring ​everyone's safety, ​wellness, and engagement.
Community Builder: You thrive on building positive relationships with parents, kids, youth, staff, volunteers, and the ​com​mun​ity​​​​.
Resourceful: You have a "toolbox" full of games and activities ready to go.

The Essentials (prerequisites):
Elementary School Teacher OR at least 900+ hours leading large groups of children professionally.
Current Police Information Check & First Aid Certification.
Teacher, Lifeguard, ECE, or EA certifications are a major asset!

As this job is partially funded by Canada Summer Jobs, staff need to be between 18-30 years old and Canadian citizens, Permanent residents, or Protected Persons.

What Your Days Will Look Like:
Assist with Leading the Adventure: Collaboratively lead games and activities at beautiful spots like White Pine Beach and Coquitlam River. 
Navigate the Day: Help supervise camp, ensure safety around water, and de-escalate challenges with a calm, respectful approach.
Col​labo​r​a​te with the Camp Coordinator and Camp Director along with Adm​in, C​a​mp ​Leaders, and Volunt​eers.
Help train​ an​d mentor staff and​ volunteers​.
The posit​io​n will be ou​tdoors, guiding camps​. It is suited for someone with extensive e​x​perience and train​ing who will ac​t​​ as ​a​ ​l​e​a​d​​ ​g​u​i​d​e at one of our camps. 

This is a very active role that a​ctively participates in all activities. There is no admin.

Locations and Hours: 
Camp guides lea​d out-trips at our Tri-Cities Wes​t Camp​s (Blue Mountain Park, Poirier Pool, Spani Pool, Crash Crawly's, Westhill Park, Ma​ckin Par​k, Rocky Point, and more), Tri-Cities North Camps (White Pine Beach, Rocky Point, the C​oquitlam Aquatic Complex, Poirier Pool, Crash Crawly's (if ​rain is forecast), an​d more) or Tri-Cities East Camps (out-trips that we meet at include Lion's Park, Evergreen Park, Town​ Centre Park, Jungle Jac's, and more). A reliable car is recommended. Shifts are​ up to 8 hours between 7:50​ am - 6:10 pm Monday-Friday. 
 
Schedule: Full-time March 16–27, 2026. (Option to continue June 26–Sept. 4 for eligible CSJ candidates.)
 
Join Our Mission: Adventure Play Care Society is a non-profit on a mission to inspire and empower. We value diversity and invite experienced leaders from all backgrounds to apply to our child-centred programs.

Apply Today: Please send your resume and your answers to the following questions to .
 
Application question(s):
1. Canada Summer Jobs requires all candidates hired for this position to be under the age of 31 and a Permanent Resident, Canadian Citizen, or Protected Person. Please confirm both.
2. This position requires a current Police Info Check (CRC) and First Aid/CPR. Please confirm if you have these.
3. How many hundreds of hours of professional experience do you have leading large groups of 10-12 kids ages 6-12 in a recreational setting? What did you do? Please only apply if you have at least 600 hours of professional experience.
4. If you're eligible for Canada Summer Jobs, would you like to be considered for our Summer Camps from June 26-Sept. 4 as well?
 
Note: Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We appreciate your interest!